First-ever Miss Doll contest to debut at Doll Festival 2025
The Miss Doll beauty contest, the first of its kind in Vietnam, is set to be held within the framework of Doll Fest 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City this October, announced the organising committee at a press conference in the city on August 13.
GOm Show - Echoes of Vietnamese culture through ceramics
“GOm Show – Sounds from Ceramics” is a creative music and art project that draws its inspiration from ceramics.
Hue cuisine enchants British travel writer on National Geographic Traveller
During a June 2025 visit to Hue, the former imperial city of Vietnam, British travel writer Daniel Stables found himself enchanted by the city’s refined and culturally rich cuisine, especially…
Indian writer deeply impressed by Vietnam's vibrant Cham culture
AThe New Zealand Herald on August 4 published an article written by Indian writer Ankita Mahabir, highlighting five immersive encounters that offered her a rare and profound glimpse into Vietnam’s living Cham culture.
Why Vi Rong Cape should be your next adventure
If there’s a place that perfectly combines the majesty of the sea and sky, nature’s mystery, and unique cultural heritage, then Vi Rong Cape is a not-to-be-missed destination. This site, formerly in Tan Phung Village, My Tho Commune (once part of Binh Dinh Province, now Phu My Dong in Gia Lai Province), is a hidden gem few people know about.
International conference on World heritage nomination for Oc Eo - Ba The Archaeological Site
An international scientific conference was held on July 30, in Rach Gia Ward, An Giang Province to give consultation on outstanding universal value and nomination criteria for the Oc Eo - Ba The Archaeological Site.
Ta Gu Waterfall, Hon Dung Village spotlighted for sustainable tourism in Khanh Hoa
International travel magazine Travel and Tour World has spotlighted Ta Gu Waterfall and Hon Dung Village as rising models of sustainable tourism in southcentral Khanh Hoa province, praising their unique combination of unspoiled natural beauty and rich indigenous culture.
Do paper craft revived in Hanoi’s West Lake area
Yen Thai, formerly called Buoi village, in Tay Ho ward, was once famous throughout the ancient capital of Thang Long (now called Hanoi) for its traditional do paper making craft.
Hoi An embraces creative expression with debut visual art camp
The ancient town of Hoi An is hosting its first-ever visual art camp at Củi Lũ Art Space, bringing together Vietnamese and Filipino artists to reimagine the city’s cultural heritage through contemporary works created on-site.
Dau Be lake - A hidden gem at the heart of the heritage bay
Tucked away amidst towering limestone cliffs and lush tropical foliage, Dau Be lake offers a serene escape for those drawn to untouched nature and the distinctive karst topography of Ha Long Bay.
Noble values of world heritage site spread
The Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep Bac Relics and Landscape Complex has recently been inscribed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage Site.
Tasting durian chicken termite mushroom hotpot in Ben Tre
A new culinary creation combining free-range chicken, termite mushrooms, and durian is drawing attention in Ben Tre Province that is now merged into Vinh Long Province, particularly on Con Phung Islet. As interest in Mekong Delta cuisine grows, local businesses are exploring new ways to package distinctive dishes like this for domestic and international visitors.
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Vinh Hy - Binh Lap: A journey of emotions
Ninh Thuan province, which is now part of Khanh Hoa province, still has the rustic, unspoiled charm of Vietnam’s south central coast. It’s renowned for its vast white salt fields, lush vineyards, ancient Cham towers, and above all, the DT702 coastal road, also known as the Vinh Hy - Binh Lap route, a “hidden treasure” that beckons travelers. DT702 offers a breathtaking journey by the…
“Xam on the bus”: where tradition meets the pulse of modern life
Xam singing, a distinctive form of Vietnamese folk music originating in the Red River Delta, is traditionally performed in public spaces. Today, it has found a new and innovative stage: the double-decker bus. To bring this art form closer to the public, especially younger people, a tour called “Xam on the bus” has been launched, which lets passengers explore Hanoi by night while listening to…
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